Command Line

Command RENAME, REN

Function:

Renames a file or files.
Syntax:
RENAME [drive:][path]filename1 filename2
REN [drive:][path]filename1 filename2
filename1Specifies the source file(s).
filename2Specifies the new file name(s).
Note:
  • A new drive or path can not be specified for the destination file (filename2).
  • Command REN can be used to rename directories. When renaming directories Wildcard characters can not be used.

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